If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.

-African proverb

Leadership and Team Development Schedule

Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued, no matter what challenges they’re facing. As your success partner, we’re here to help you let go of the unnecessary baggage and build more belief in yourself. Together, we’ll cultivate a mindset that everyone is capable of greatness—and that we’re even better when we support each other. Our goal is to help you and your team reach your full potential!

2026 Leadership & Team Development

We are currently offering leadership development opportunities to Extension Foundation Member Institution. Take a look at our offerings below and we look forward to seeing you in our sessions!

All-Member Offerings

Trust

January 20th or September 1st • 2-3 pm ET
You can’t behave trust, you can behave in ways that lead others to believe you’re trustworthy. Curious about how this works? Join us!

Teamwork

January 27th or September 8th  • 2-3 pm ET
Are you working with a group you wish felt like a team? Together, we’ll uncover the 5 aspects of highly effective teams using wisdom from Google’s “Project Aristotle” to unleash the power of great teamwork.

Success Partner Mindset

February 10th or September 22nd • 2-3 pm ET
Having an accountability partner works, but having success partners works better. Together, we’ll learn how shifting your mindset helps you and others be more progress-oriented and reach your full potential.

Motivation or Inspiration

February 17th or September 29th • 2-3 pm ET
Learn the difference between the two and what’s better for fueling your irrational endurance to persist in what you care about most!

Communication

March 10th or October 13th • 2-3 pm ET
Gain clarity and be more memorable with timeless techniques!

Diffuse the Drama

March 17th or October 20th • 2-3:30 pm ET
Stop your team from getting in their own way by repeating ineffective victim, villain, hero roles and evolve into healthier coach, creator, challenger dynamics!

Busy is a Choice

March 31st or November 3rd • 2-3 pm ET
Saying “yes” to everything keeps you and your team from effectiveness & efficiency. Saying “no” can be positive. Learn how letting go sets everyone up to unleash their most unique contributions.

Work/Life Harmony

April 7th or November 10th • 2-3 pm ET
Finding a balance between career and personal time has become an art form. It’s not impossible. See how a mindful approach can help you move closer to harmony.

Legends of Leadership

April 21st or November 17th • 2-3 pm ET
Get a crash course in how some of the most influential people in history displayed leadership!

Distributed Leadership

April 28th or December 1st • 2-3 pm ET
When everybody matters, transparency rules, and clarity are the norm, we can embrace a collaborative approach that engages individuals in all parts of an organization so everyone takes on leadership roles & responsibilities!

Change

May 12th or December 8th • 2-3 pm ET
We’re all experiencing change at a pace never seen before. This can lead to confusion when it seems like the “transition” phase never ends. Learn to help everyone navigate the chaos together!

Strategic Planning

May 19th or December 15th • 2-3 pm ET
Preserve important parts of the past while creating the future with vision casting!

All Time Best Leadership Workshop

June 2nd • 2-4 pm ET
Who you are and what you do define your leadership. Explore how you think & feel AND how people experience your leadership!

2026 Leadership Summer Series

June 16 — Kick-Off: Everyone’s Leading!
(Who you are)

June 30 — Workshop 1: The DNA of Leadership
(Historic perspective & values)

July 7 — Workshop 2: Leadership Beyond You
(Effective Teams)

July 21 — Workshop 3: Collaboration Everywhere
(Distributed Leadership & Change)

Aug 4 — Workshop 4: Your Leadership Story
(Listening, Communication)

Aug 18 — Wrap-Up: Taking Action
(What you do)

Karl Bradley, Leadership Development Specialist

Karl Bradley, Leadership Development SpecialistKarl Bradley connects with people through many roles—as a teacher, musician, football coach, yoga instructor, veteran, and leadership junkie. Originally from Branson, Missouri, Karl holds a bachelor’s in education from Arizona State University and a master’s in education from The University of Northern Colorado. Over his career, he has led teams ranging from 5 to 250 and held leadership positions in public relations, operations, fundraising, finance, human resources, corporate training, and procurement.

He has worked in 49 states and 20 countries supporting alliances, strengthening partnerships, and improving diplomatic relations. He brings expertise in strategic thinking, leadership development, public speaking, team building, community engagement, and ideation to serve all 112 Land-grant institutions.

Karl joined the Extension Foundation team in 2020 after 23 years in the U.S. Air Force. As the leadership and team development specialist for the Extension Foundation, his job is to influence the 32,000 Cooperative Extension professionals to create meaningful experiences for the people of our nation. He does this through individual and team coaching, grant support, and membership offerings. Above all, he is a proud spouse and a father of two amazing humans!

What People are Saying

This was a wonderful training! Truly one of the best trainings that I have ever attended. Karl did a wonderful job of engaging with the participants and making every section relatable.

The most important training I’ve ever attended.

Over our 6-month cohort I learned “how important it is for the team to know, trust and understand each other. Also, I believe this training will be instrumental for improving all extension staff nation wide.”

It has been a while since I’ve taken such a powerful and practical course that will truly make a difference in how I lead, follow and engage in relationships.

Our team changed by understanding each other’s ideas. We became stronger in trust, confidence and productivity. We became more open with one another!

It’s preparing me to be a better leader, co-worker, and overall human being.

“Leadership comes down to two things: realizing it’s not about you…and it’s all about you. It’s about how you’re serving others and how your behaviors provide the evidence of your authentic intentions.”